Anna S. Hoffner

Anna S. Hoffner, age 88 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012. Anna was born on January 30, 1924 in Massillon the daughter of the late John and Helen Haiduc. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a graduate of Washington High School. Anna was an avid golfer and had at one point in her life shot five hole-in-ones all at The Elms Country Club. She was a former chairman of the Lady Elms golf league. She also worked for the Board of Elections during voting time. Anna was also a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Peter Hoffner in 2002; her son Paul Hoffner in 1977; her brothers Charles and Samuel Haiduc; and her sister Helen Silea. She is survived by her son Kevin (Debbie) Hoffner of Massillon; her grandchildren Nicole (Joe) Andris of Barberton and Kimberly (Kenny) Barbato of Canton; her brother Nick (Violet) Haiduc of Glascow, KY; her sister Jean (Randall) Evans of New Philadelphia; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Anna's Life will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 12:30 P.M. at Paquelet and Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home in Massillon. Entombment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gabriel Cancer Research Center: 4875 Higbee Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44718. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to the family at www.arnoldlynch.com. Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home And Crematory (330) 833-4839